From our heart to yours!
November 25, 2020
Client Choice pantry volunteer Beth came across this heart-shaped spud while sorting produce in the pantry. Was it a coincidence? Or can we truly believe it’s a sign of love? One thing’s for sure: We love our Lunch Break family and, especially during these times, our incredible front-line volunteers! And this spud’s for YOU, too, for helping us to serve... View Article
Men’s Resource Days
November 24, 2020
JBJ & PBC Warming Center Men’s Resource Days are 4th Tuesday of each month November-December at PBC Annex Building, 166-168 Shrewsbury Avenue, Red Bank.
Thank You Acme in Little Silver
November 24, 2020
Thank you to the wonderful folks at Acme in Little Silver for providing 50 turkey dinners, including all the traditional trimmings, for our families struggling with financial insecurity.These meals will help make their holiday a little brighter during a time when most days are clouded by uncertainty, stress and worry.
Moms Helping Moms Foundation
November 24, 2020
We are grateful to be chosen to partner with the Moms Helping Moms Foundation. The mission of Moms Helping Moms Foundation is to provide low income families in New Jersey with the essential baby items needed to give their children a safe, happy and healthy start. #whywebreak #givelocal
AmazonSmile
November 24, 2020
It’s the final few days until Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If you are shopping online for the holidays (and many of us are), please remember to use AmazonSmile. You shop. They give. It’s simple.Amazon donates 0.5 percent of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. Thank you! #whywebreak #givelocal
Thanksgiving Meals in Asbury Park
November 23, 2020
Holiday meals are available in Asbury Park now through Thanksgiving Day. See the flyer for the “where and when” details and be sure to contact the organization to register beforehand.Thank you to all of these wonderful organizations for making sure everyone will be able to celebrate the holiday with all the traditional fixings!
Goodies & Clothing Give-A-Way
November 23, 2020
Who doesn’t love cookies and outdoor markets! It was a beautiful day to pick up some much-needed clothing, socks and goodies, including a new dolly. 109 of our neighbors stopped by today to shop for dresses, coats and much more.Special thanks to our volunteers and staff who made sure everyone got what they needed while observing safety protocols!
We love FoodStock!!
November 23, 2020
You may have gotten one of these on your front door recently! Please fill a bag of groceries to help the food insecure in our area.Thank you to FoodStock for their huge annual food drive. Because of this amazing organization and the caring people who run it, thousands of families, children and individuals will have something to eat this season.... View Article
Lunch Break will be serving Thanksgiving Meals To Go on Thanksgiving
November 23, 2020
While we will miss sharing our table with you and giving thanks together this year, we will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to go on Thursday, Nov. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please come by to pick up a hot meal and some holiday love from our staff and volunteers. Remember to wear a face covering and... View Article
Thank you Nisha!
November 23, 2020
Thank you to our good friend Nisha Maharaj-McFarland, who works at St. Maximilian Kolbe, for helping to spread the word among parents and teachers about our pantry needs for the holiday season.Her network, which includes families at Christian Brothers Academy where her sons attend high school, has been donating to Lunch Break since October and intends to continue through Easter.So... View Article